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BBC 1 seen as less politically biased
BBC 1 continues to be regarded as the most politically biased television channel by viewers - but less so than at any time since the 1970s, according to a report by
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Christians make fresh bid for UK radio
United Christian Broadcasters (UCB), which broadcasts to continental Europe from the UK, is making a fresh appeal to the Government for a UK radio licence, writes John Lewis.
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BBC out on top at 1999 Bafta TV Awards
The BBC again dominated the Bafta Television Awards on Sunday (9 May), scooping 21 of the 29 main programme and technical prizes, writes John Plunkett.
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SMG unveils promotion to attract new drama ideas
Scottish Media Group (SMG) and Scottish Screen are requesting scripts for 30-minute television dramas as part of an initiative to encourage budding young Scottish writers, writes Alice Macandrew.
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Microsoft takes on stake in Telewest
The UK cable industry has received a shot in the arm after Microsoft, the world's largest software company, revealed that it is buying almost one-third of the UK's largest cable TV
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Public tolerates violence related to 'real life', according to ITC report
Viewers are more likely to accept the graphic depiction of violence on TV if it is dealing with important subjects that are relevant to 'real life', according to a new report, writes John Plunkett.
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Somethin' Else bags R3 jazz
BBC Radio 3 has recommissioned a 102 x 90-minute run of Jazz on 3 from independent Somethin' Else and ordered two new full-length plays from Catherine Bailey Productions, writes John Plunkett.
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Glassworks has created the digital effects for the promo for Bjork's new single, All is Full of Love. Directed by Chris Cunningham and edited by Final Cut's Gary Wright, it begins
Glassworks has created the digital effects for the promo for Bjork's new single, All is Full of Love. Directed by Chris Cunningham and edited by Final Cut's Gary Wright, it begins
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M2 Design has created the title sequence for new Channel 4 series Bangkok Bound. Designed and directed by Chris Jennings and Nicky Thomson, the credits feature a pink neon sign shot
M2 Design has created the title sequence for new Channel 4 series Bangkok Bound. Designed and directed by Chris Jennings and Nicky Thomson, the credits feature a pink neon sign shot
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Infynity has animated the title sequence for Alomo Productions' new medical sitcom, Cry Wolf. Animator Chris Fynes used Infynity 3D to create the Cry Wolf logo, which reflects the show's doctors'
Infynity has animated the title sequence for Alomo Productions' new medical sitcom, Cry Wolf. Animator Chris Fynes used Infynity 3D to create the Cry Wolf logo, which reflects the show's doctors'
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WARNING FIRED OVER NEWS INTEGRATION 'HOLY GRAIL'
A leading broadcast news consultant is warning news organisations of the pitfalls of integrating video editing onto journalists desktop browsers and the dangers of selecting single-vendor solutions. At this week's News
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AVID TECHNOLOGY TO STICK WITH APPLE PLATFORM
Avid Technology has moved to quash rumours that it was to abandon the Apple Macintosh platform claiming that the system is still 'an important part of our strategy'. The company moved
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TEKTRONIX CONFIRMS AVSTAR TIE WITH VND
Tektronix has confirmed that AvStar, its newsroom joint-venture with Avid Technology, is tied to its Video Networking Division (VND) and not to holding company Tektronix Inc. A spokeswoman for the company
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CHYRON POSTS NET LOSS OF£1.13M FOR FIRST QUARTER 1999
Chyron has announced a net loss of $1.85 million (£1.13 million) for its first quarter ending 31 March. This compares with a net profit of $34,000 (£20,760) in the same period
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AUTODESK SHARES PLUMMET AFTER PROFITS FALL SHORT
Shares in Autodesk, which recently acquired editing and effects manufacturer Discreet Logic, fell sharply last week after the company warned of weaker than expected first quarter results. Autodesk shares dropped nearly
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M2 TAKES STAKE IN ROCKERS FM
Soho facility M2 is taking a stake in Rockers FM, the consortium bidding for London's last remaining analogue FM licence. M2 managing director Bill Cullen said the company was looking at
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CROZIER SIGNS ON FOR OPTICAL IMAGE
Midlands-based facility Optical Image Broadcast has appointed David Crozier as head of production and development. Crozier, who has recently worked for independent producers Workhouse and Look Lively TV, will spearhead Optical's
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BROADCAST ASIA 2000 PICKS IBC AS CONSULTANT
The International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) will act as consultants to Far East show Broadcast Asia 2000. IBC has appointed Martin Salter, formally director of strategic marketing for Philips Digital Video Systems,
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PANASONIC HAILS US SUCCESS OF LATEST VTR
Panasonic is claiming to have sold its latest AJ-HD150 DVCPro vtr to over 70 stations in the US. The vtr, launched at last month's NAB exhibition, features an optional HD upconverter
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SVC shuts White City studio
Soho commercials facility SVC is to close its White City motion control studio, the last remaining large-scale motion-control operation in central London.SVC head of digital effects Tom Horton said the closure